How far is Covington, KY from Fort Mitchell, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Fort Mitchell, KY is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Fort Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Fort Mitchell.
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Start on East 7th Street
4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills
1879 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Kyles Lane
677 ft · 26 sec · Kyles Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Dixie Highway
2558 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Fortside Drive
1199 ft · 55 sec · Fortside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fortside Circle
40 m · 6 sec · Fortside Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fortside Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Fort Mitchell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
1.14 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Fort Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Fort Mitchell?
The road trip is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Park Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Covington and 1.9 miles from Fort Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Fort Mitchell.
Stop Ideas Near Park Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Fort Wright City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Hills.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Fort Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 2.67 mi (4.3 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Mitchell
City in Kentucky
| Population | 8,263 |
| Coordinates | 39.0595000, -84.5474400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Mitchell (-84.54744, 39.0595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.55 | $1.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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